Instant Pot Lemon Cheesecake (Keto, Grain-Free)

Step 1

Prepare springform pan with parchment paper

Step 2

Lightly coat a 7x3-inch springform pan with nonstick spray and set aside.

Step 3

Add all the crust ingredients to a large bowl and stir until well combined.

Step 4

Press the mixture into the prepared springform pan.

Step 5

Press the crust and try to line the sides about to the middle of the pan edges.

Step 6

Freeze for at least 20 minutes.

Step 7

Add cream cheese and erythritol to a large bowl. Use a hand mixer to beat on low speed until well-mixed.

Step 8

Add heavy cream, sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract. Beat on low speed until smooth, about 30 seconds. Stop to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.

Step 9

On low speed, add the eggs one at a time, beating until just combined, careful to not over-mix.

Step 10

Pour the batter over the crust, and flatten the top with a spatula.

Step 11

Place the metal trivet into a 6-qt Instant Pot and add 1 1/2 cups water.

Step 12

Gently transfer the cheesecake pan on top of the trivet.

Step 13

Select manual setting and adjust the pressure to high. Set time to 30 minutes.

Step 14

When finished cooking and the Instant Pot beeps, release pressure naturally for about 20-30 minutes. Manually release any remaining pressure by gradually turning the release knob to its venting position.

Step 15

Carefully open the pot and transfer cheesecake to a cooling rack. The cheesecake should be jiggly, but not liquidy.

Step 16

Let it cool for 1 hour, after which run a paring knife around the edges.

Step 17

Transfer cheesecake to the refrigerator for at least 12 hours or overnight.

Step 18

Beat heavy cream, erythritol, and vanilla until stiff peaks form. Pipe on the cheesecake, garnish with blueberries and a few strawberries in the center.

Step 19

Carefully remove the chilled cheesecake from the pan. Peel off the parchment paper. Slice and serve.